Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac And Fitzroy Rivers, Minor Flood Warning For The Mackenzie River And Flood Warning For The Nogoa River
Issued at 09:54 PM AEST on Monday 19 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 29

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT YAAMBA AND POSSIBLE AT ROCKHAMPTON FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT YATTON
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TARTRUS
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. The main flood peak is along the Fitzroy River around Hanrahans Crossing. The second peak along the Mackenzie River is currently between Bingegang Weir and Tartrus. This peak may cause renewed river level rises along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus. Along the Connors-Isaac River, renewed river level rises are possible at Yatton following recent rainfall in the upper catchment.
River level rises along the Fitzroy River are expected to continue over the next few days as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring at Yaamba. Rockhampton is likely to exceed the minor flood level overnight Monday into Tuesday and may peak near the moderate flood level from Wednesday morning. Significant uncertainties remain regarding peak water levels along the lower Fitzroy River and peak forecasts and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Nogoa River:
Minor flooding has eased at Gregory Highway. River levels remain elevated along Theresa Creek.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is easing at Pink Lagoon. Downstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 12.91 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) for the next few days. Small renewed river level rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Mackenzie River:
Moderate flooding is easing at Coolmaringa. River levels remain elevated on the Mackenzie River.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 11.03 m AHD and falling, with minor flooding.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is expected to fall below the minor flood level (11.00 m AHD) late Monday evening. Renewed river level rises above the minor flood level are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Fitzroy River:
Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring at Yaamba and may develop at Rockhampton. Minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. Based on the upstream gauge at Wattlebank, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level and rising.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (12.00 m) for the next few days. The river may peak near 14.00 m overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with moderate flooding. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

As at 2:58 pm Monday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 6.30 m and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. The river may peak near the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Wednesday morning. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Knebworth,6.51,falling,9:00 pm Mon 19/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.20,steady,8:12 pm Mon 19/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,2.28,rising,9:20 pm Mon 19/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.61,steady,9:00 pm Mon 19/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,3.50,steady,7:10 pm Mon 19/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,5.66,falling,9:00 pm Mon 19/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.90,steady,8:23 pm Mon 19/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,8:30 pm Mon 19/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,7.06,falling,9:35 pm Mon 19/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,3.19,falling,9:40 pm Mon 19/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,9.92,falling,9:15 pm Mon 19/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,12.91,steady,7:25 pm Mon 19/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,7.00,steady,7:00 pm Mon 19/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,8.13,falling,9:00 pm Mon 19/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,9.15,falling,9:43 pm Mon 19/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,11.03,falling,8:53 pm Mon 19/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,20.47,falling,9:00 pm Mon 19/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,6.30,rising,2:58 pm Mon 19/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.73,rising,9:40 pm Mon 19/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.